The highly-anticipated Skoda Kylaq has finally made its global debut. This new sub-4m SUV starts from Rs 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom), making it approximately Rs 45,000 more affordable than the segment leader Maruti Brezza. Its bookings will open on December 2, 2024, while deliveries will commence from January 27, 2025.
Here’s all you need to know about the new Skoda Kylaq.
- The Kylaq is based on the same MQB-A0-IN platform that underpins the Slavia and Kushaq. Its name is inspired by the Sanskrit word for crystal.
- Against the measuring tape, the Kylaq measures 3995mm in length, 1619mm in height, and 1783mm in width. It boasts a wheelbase of 2568mm, a ground clearance of 189mm, and a boot capacity of 446 litres, which can be extendable up to 1265 litres with the rear seats folded down.
- While its length matches the segment-leader Brezza and Nexon, its wheelbase is 66mm and 68mm longer than the Brezza and Nexon, respectively. This should reflect in more cabin space inside the cabin.
- Design is typical of Skoda, featuring a blacked-out butterfly grille up front with 3D ribs, flanked by a split LED headlamp setup. It also gets silver roofrails, 17-inch dual-tone alloys, crystalline LED taillamps, and the brand’s new wordmark on the tailgate.
- Interior design is largely similar to its elder siblings, featuring a layered dashboard with a floating touchscreen infotainment taking the centre stage. The other notable features of the SUV include: –
- 6-way adjustable front seats with ventilation function
- Auto AC
- Rear AC vents
- Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto
- Digital instrument cluster
- Cruise control
- Single-pane electric sunroof
- Stowing space for parcel tray in the luggage compartment (segment-first)
- 25 standard safety features, including 6 airbags, ESC, traction control system, ABS with EBD, multi-collision braking, and electronic differential locks.
- Underneath the hood, the Kylaq gets a 1-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that also powers the Kushaq and Slavia. It produces 115PS of max power and 178Nm of peak torque.
- Transmission duties will be taken care of by either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission.
- In the Indian market, the Kylaq will go up against the Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger.
